About the company
IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we’ve been a stabilizing force in the financial markets – providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.
Job Summary
Your Core Responsibilities:
đź“ŤPerform top-down fundamental coverage of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and other APAC markets. đź“ŤProactively identify and research macroeconomic catalysts such as data releases, central bank meetings, political and geopolitical events etc. đź“ŤGenerate volatility and directional trading ideas on the back of your research. Work closely with the options trading team to execute these strategies. đź“ŤMonitor and analyse daily news flow for the markets and products under your coverage. đź“ŤApply technical and programming skills to back-test trading strategies.
Your Skills and Experience:
📍Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Fluency in Mandarin, Japanese or Korean is a plus. 📍A minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant sell-side or buy-side roles as an Economist, Strategist, or Global Macro PM/Analyst. 📍Tertiary qualifications in Finance/Economics/Commerce. 📍Derivatives and/or structured products experience is advantageous. 📍A demonstrated passion and understanding of financial markets are required. 📍Bloomberg and Python experience preferred
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